English–French

“attic” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁənje/

Example

Le chat dort dans le grenier.

The cat sleeps in the attic.

Illustration for grenier (attic)

How to say “attic” in French

“Attic” in French is grenier.

Boxes, tools, and old furniture gathered in the dark space under a roof.

Full entry for grenier: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with grenier

Elle est montée au grenier pour prendre une boîte.

She went up to the attic to get a box.

Tips for using grenier

  • Grenier aménagé means a converted attic, while grenier alone normally suggests storage rather than a regular living room.

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